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15 July SWJ Roundup

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07.15.2014 at 02:41pm

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Iraq

Iraqi Parliament Elects Speaker in Effort to Form New Government – NYT

In Northern Iraq, Minorities Embrace Kurdish Control – WP

Iraqi Army Remains on Defensive as Extent of June Debacle Becomes Clearer – McClatchy

Iraq Assessment Team Reports Arrive in Pentagon – AFPS

Report: Assessment Shows Risk to Potential US Advisers in Iraq – S&S

Heavy Fighting Rages Over Town North of Baghdad – AP

 

Afghanistan

Following Runoff, Tense Moments in Afghanistan – NYT

US: Afghan Election Loser Will Play Role in Government – VOA

US, NATO Step Up to Overcome Afghan Electoral Dispute – S&S

In the Taliban’s Birthplace, a Fragile Victory Over Insurgents – WP

'Many Dead' in Afghan Market Blast – BBC

In Taliban Heartland, a Fragile Victory – WP

Marine Captain Refused to Leave Afghan Interpreter Behind – SJMN

Back From the Brink in Afghanistan – NYT Editorial

 

Israel / Palestinians

Israel Resumes Attack After Militants Spurn Cease-Fire Plan – NYT

IDF Resumes Strikes in Gaza After Hamas Rejects Ceasefire  – JP

Cease-Fire Ends as Israel Reacts to Attacks in Gaza – WP

Questions Remain About Hamas Drone – VOA

The Missiles Keeping Israel Safe May Do More Long-Term Harm – WP Opinion

Israel’s Bloody Status Quo – NYT Opinion

 

Ukraine

Ukraine Says Russia May Have Shot Down Military Plane – WP

As Ukrainian Forces Advance, Putin Plays Double Game – Reuters

Ukraine Says Russian Army Officers Fighting with Rebels – VOA

Ukraine: Military Plane Shot Down by Rocket  – AP

 

US Department of Defense

Joe Dunford to Inherit Marine Corps in Flux – Politico

DoD Official Discusses F-35 at Farnborough Air Show – AFPS

DOD Hopeful F-35 Will Make it to World’s Most Important Air Show – S&S

Air Force's James Aimed 'Deep' at Nuke Corps Ills – AP

DARPA’s New Experimental Sniper Bullet Can Turn in Mid-flight – WP

Air Force Changes Headquarters Manning, Organization – AFPS

Bergdahl Returns to Regular Duty – AFPS

American POW Bergdahl Returned to Active Duty – VOA

Bergdahl to Return to Active Duty – BBC

Marine Corps Transfers Whistleblower – WP

Navy Expands Command Ball Cap Policy – S&S

Raising an Army: Ten Rules – WOTR Opinion

Toward a New US Defense Model – NYT Debate

 

United States

Obama, GOP Get Poor Marks for Handling of Migrant Crisis – WP

Civil Liberties Board Reviews NSA Data Mining – WP

Report Cites VA Struggles With Benefits Paid to Veterans – USAT

A Foreign-Policy Strikeout – WP Opinion

 

United Kingdom

Hague Quits as UK Foreign Secretary – BBC

British Foreign Secretary Quits for Lower Position in the Cabinet – NYT

 

Africa

In Cameroon, Boko Haram Fighters' Bodies Quickly Disappear – VOA

Nigerian President Promises Malala to Rescue Kidnapped Girls – VOA

 

Americas / Caribbean

Violence Erupts in Buenos Aires After Germany's World Cup Win – Reuters

Sale of Paper in Venezuela Raises Fears on Freedom – NYT

Pope: Child Migrants to US Need Help – BBC

Cuban Police 'Hold Women Protesters' – BBC

 

Asia / Pacific

North Korea Conducts Artillery Drills, Raising Tensions – WP

North Korea Testing Weapons Much More Than In Past – AP

US Military Wraps Up Aid Mission in Philippines – S&S

Philippine President Defends Economic Stimulus Program – VOA

Indonesia’s Democracy Test – NYT Opinion

 

Europe

France Sets Up Anti-Islamist Force – BBC

 

Middle East / North Africa

Iran Nuclear Talks Remain Deadlocked – VOA

Iran Outlines Nuclear Deal; Accepts Limit – NYT

Iran Nuclear Negotiators Under Pressure After Leader's Speech – VOA

Kerry Says Big Gaps Remain on Iran Nuclear Deal – WP

UN Security Council Authorizes Aid Across Syria’s Borders – VOA

Rocket Attack on Libya Airport – BBC

 

South Asia

India's Supreme Court Stays Execution of Gang Rape Convicts – VOA

 

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